About this role
General Information: The Human Resources Generalist serves as a trusted HR partner to employees and leaders across our Troy and Auburn Hills, MI locations. Working closely with employees, managers, HR central functions, and HR partners, this role provides hands-on HR support and helps translate business needs into practical people solutions. The position supports key areas including employee relations, workforce planning, talent and performance management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and approachable HR professional who demonstrates sound judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed engineering environment.
- Your Responsibilities Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, talent development, and organizational matters.
- Partner with managers on workforce needs, including headcount planning, recruiting, onboarding, employee development, succession planning, and retention.
- Support the performance management process , including goal setting, performance discussions, development planning, performance plans.
- Coach and advise managers on effective people-management practices , employee development, accountability, and consistent application of company policies and procedures.
- Manage employee relations matters with professionalism, objectivity, and confidentiality, including workplace concerns, investigations, corrective actions, and appropriate documentation and escalation.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers throughout the recruiting and onboarding process to support staffing needs and a positive candidate and employee experience.
- Support compensation, job evaluation, promotions, transfers, and other employee lifecycle activities in partnership with HR leadership and applicable central functions.
- Maintain accurate employee and organizational data within HR systems and support HR transactions, reporting-line changes, position management, transfers, and other personnel actions.
- Prepare and analyze HR reports and workforce metrics to identify trends, support decision-making, and highlight potential workforce risks or opportunities.
- Support employee engagement , recognition, communication, and culture initiatives across the supported locations.
- Support organizational changes and HR projects, including employee communications, implementation, documentation, and follow-up.
- Ensure HR practices and documentation are administered consistently and in compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and established HR processes.
- Collaborate with HR colleagues, central functions, and business leaders to ensure consistent delivery of HR programs and services.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, tools, and service delivery.
- Travel between supported U.S. locations as business needs require, up to 10%.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 4+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably supporting engineering, automotive, or other technical client groups.
- Demonstrated success as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner in a matrixed, multi-site, or complex organization.
- Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws, with practical experience in employee relations, performance management, talent management, and the consistent application of HR policies and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and provide practical, balanced coaching and guidance to leaders and employees at all organizational levels.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business priorities and translate them into effective people solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , including the ability to interpret HR data, identify trends and risks, and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Excellent communication , influencing, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities , adapt to changing business needs, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership through completion.
- High level of integrity , confidentiality, professionalism, and customer focus.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with HR information systems (HRIS) and Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting engineering centers, product development teams, or other technical functions.
- Experience working with HR technology platforms and employee data systems; SAP, and/or SuccessFactors experience preferred.
- Experience using HR metrics, workforce analytics, reporting tools, and dashboards to identify trends and support business decisions.
- Experience supporting organizational change, process improvement, and talent or succession planning initiatives.
- Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.
Salary Classification: I We look forward to your application. Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.